29 Apr 1889
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1889
Page
1
A fragmented line from an old page hints at a discussion on language or cultural matters involving Mok An and English Americans, suggesting a debate over linguistic or national identity within a historical context. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear events or outcomes.
A letter from a former Senator argues for an Anglo American alliance, citing British ownership of US securities and land, Pacific rail routes, and mutual stakes in trade. He warns of Britain's interest in preventing a blockade, German naturalizations, and potential war risks if the two nations remain divided.
The New York centennial celebration begins with a 21 gun salute from nine warships as preparations are complete. A full three day program runs from morning parades to an evening Centennial Ball and civic ceremonies. Weather is hoped to be fair for the grand event.
New York tomorrow will open the centennial celebration with a morning cannon salute and a harbor display of ships. President Harrison is expected to arrive by noon, after which a parade from Wall Street to Broadway and a formal opening ceremonies will unfold amid nationwide jubilation and electric lights.
Bay aboard the Dispatch witnesses a naval pageant unmatched on this continent. A Wall Street landing by veteran captains, escort by a notable guard, and a grand sub Treasury building oration mark a four month planning period. Veterans troops and militia from nearly every state join a military parade and industrial parade rivaling Mardi Gras. The banquet features distinguished women and the nation’s finest orators. The celebration promises a spectacular, unprecedented citywide event with visitors flocking to view New York’s wonders.
The Dispatch reports Daniel G. Fowle and John Peter Richardson visiting the Hoffman House on Sunday. Crowds fill Broadway from Wall Street to Forty-second, Fifth Avenue, and streets near Madison and Union Squares as preparations and parades mark the Centennial celebrations. Ships gather in the bay with the Chicago leading the naval parade and several vessels anchored off Governor's Island.
New York April 23. An army of men were put to work to finish the different stands for sightseers tomorrow as soon as it was rearmed at police headquar.
A gang desecrating the Sabbath faced orders to halt as captains in the precincts intervened. Workmen at the Church of the Divine Paternity site near Forty-eighth Street and Fifth Avenue were dispersed after police intimidation. Aldermanic work at the Stewart mansion paused as police halted further progress while contractors faced high off midnight wages to finish pending contracts.
At 1 o'clock this afternoon a long ten car train conveyed the President and his party from Washington toward New York for the Centennial celebration of the inauguration. A large crowd gathered at the Sixth street siding as officials, dignitaries, and guests prepared to depart. The roster included Justice Blatchford, Justice Strong, Secretary Windom, Secretary Rusk, and many others with Mrs. Harrison and members of the First Family aboard car No. 60.
Adjutant General Hastings reports the 8000 Pennsylvania troops will be comfortably provided for and ready for the parade. New Yorkers closely study the Pennsylvania soldiers regarding size, training and bearing as the militia prepares for a major turnout. City Troop excused status overturned. second and third brigades arrive. Continued on sixth pages.
A Grand Trunk line train en route to the Centennial celebration jumped the track near Hamilton Ontario. The wreck spilled into a water tank and flames engulfed cars. Twenty people were killed and many injured with bodies burned beyond recognition. Victims were largely from Northwestern states en route to New York for the centennial events.
An express train crash near Hamilton Bay destroys most of the ten-car train with about 125 passengers aboard. Flames engulf the wreck as survivors are rescued, 18 bodies recovered, and an inquest planned. Injured survivors expected to recover. identification difficult due to burnt remains.
The first Democratic convention in Thurston County was held in April. Most residents are Indians, and they participated in force, matching the enthusiasm and vigor seen among white peers, with spirited discussion and lively exchanges.
A fire caused extensive damage this afternoon at the Lee Deming Grocery Co. building on North Main Street. Firemen battled flames from at least two hours, while W. Anderson and Westcott & Hallet reported losses totaling around $55,000 in property and stock. Louis April 28 reports the incident as part of ongoing city fire history.
Postmaster Edward B. Jimison of Ashbourne eight miles from Philadelphia shot a burglar trying to break into the post office at 1 45 am. The wounded man staggered away along the Reading tracks, dying with a bullet in the brain. Jimison, ill with pneumonia, fired as the head appeared through the window to kill as he expressed it.
About 50 counterfeit ten dollar United States notes from 1875 with Daniel Webster vignette were offered at the Sub Treasury and local banks. No arrests made though several hundred have circulated recently. detection hinges on weak Webster image and odd spacing. Nine years ago makers were jailed in St Louis.
Secretary Buckingham arrives for American delegation at the Samoan Conference. The National Gazette backs Von Barre’s tri party control with a nominal king. British delegates reportedly take a mediatory role. London Daily News cites Bismarck’s prompt acceptance as a favorable omen for talks.
A telegram from Cumberland Missouri reports John J McGady was arrested in Helena Montana by City Marshal H Hard for the murder of Barney Creegan in Midland Alleghany County February 17. An indictment was filed by the last grand jury. The murder occurred in liquor intoxication and caused local excitement. Sheriff Otto Obing of Albany County located him and will bring him here at once.
Don Cameron moves to block work at Washington camp by injunction. Philadelphia investors had begun mining and prepared one month to make the first payment, but Cameron’s claim under a Mexican land grant prohibits opening or operating the new copper property.
The American ship Richard P Buck, en route from Philadelphia to San Francisco, was found burning on April 19 near Bremopa. Fire spread rapidly through kerosene and whisky held as cargo, sinking the 1400 ton vessel with about 2149 tons of merchandise valued at roughly half a million dollars.
Brappock April 23 David Phillips a worker at the water works improvements was struck on the head by a sheet iron bucket used to bail water from a well. He was sixty and fatally injured. He came from J o.
St Louis reporters say the carpenters returned to work after agreeing to 55 cents per hour for eight hour shifts. The settlement ends a prolonged stoppage affecting local construction and related trades.
Miss Mary Tobin, an Irish immigrant, arrives in Denver to claim nearly 200000 dollars left by her brother John Tobin. She aims to reunite with Tinie McMahon, her lover from Ireland, who fled to Kansas after joining the Invincibles and escaping Phenix Park murder connections.
In Saint Ouen municipal elections General Bounets Mae and Senator Naquet did not stand as candidates. Hatimian supporters held a banquet in Boulangers honor with a letter read by M Laguerre. The General has taken a house in Portob Place London and enjoyed a quiet day.
Oklahoma reports Col. D P Dyer of Kansas City a Republican Indian Agent under Arthur has been elected Guthrie mayor. His first act orders gamblers to quit within 24 hours and the next northbound train departs with many leaving town. Special artist A W Herricourt for Harper's Weekly died suddenly in front of his tent yesterday.
A party from here and Meyersdale captured five men and three women described as Fayette county bandits near Markleysburg. The group, armed but causing no injuries, was taken at about 8 PM on the way to Somerset.
Captain Allan of Brooklyn arrived in Ottawa seeking amicable settlement over the 1887 seizure of the Bridgewater by Shelburne customs. The United States seeks compensation from Britain, with Canada likely to bear blame, while details point to a flag incident on Independence Day and calls for apology to the United States.
St Louis plans a trust of 11 grain elevators to end costly competition. Captain D P Slattery cites majority joining the syndicate to secure warehousing and reduce switching and operating costs. With property valued around 4 million dollars, annual savings are estimated at 175000 to 100000 dollars. the management group is expected to be large.
Bishop Gregory Thurston Bedell resigns from his headship of the Episcopal Diocese of Ohio due to long illness. The standing committee notes two communications, one resigning all Episcopal authority and duties to a successor in Toledo, the other announcing his resignation as Bishop of Ohio. A formal reply will be drafted and the College of Bishops must lend formal assent at its next meeting.
A Niagara Falls love romance case unfolds in court. Rev George Tompkins traveled from England six years ago and wed Lizzie Redpath after divorcing his wife. He gave half of his $20 000 to his bride but claims his in laws drained him, while she accuses him of money gifts and attempted to shoot her.
At Chelsea Park near the Kansas line a broken bridge over an artificial lake caused a fall of about seven feet, sending around 75 people into the water. Most escaped or were helped ashore. 15 injured, four seriously. Names listed include Mia, J. H. Pren Seid, Miss Mollie Parish, Samuel Lester and Eddie Stevens.
Special telegram reports the Greenbrier mountains near Greenbrier and White Sulphur Springs burning out of control. Fire consumes millions of feet of timber and rails as inventories and storehouses burn, while a Bishop Bros. factory in New Lexpos is destroyed with losses around 66000 dollars.
Rhonne C. H. West Virginia April 23 report states Washington Hardman was killed in an incident as telegrams from tile dispatch describe. The brief note notes the fatal event and ongoing investigation with limited details.
The American Theosophical Society begins its third annual meeting at Palmer House with 15 delegates at the morning session and many visitors, mostly women, by afternoon. Secretary William Judge reports dues abolition, and references are made to local sections and international members amid unclear text. Tomorrow's program hinted.
The Marquis of Londonderry announced at a Dublin banquet that he resigns the office of something akin to a general on a reformer’s request to the government. He notes his resignation will stand, without contrasting the Prime Minister.
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